This event is only $25 for amateurs if you are a PDGA member. Here is the info on the event in Channahon:

June 26th & 27th:

AM/Pro C-Tier tournament playing 2-18+ hole rounds for a total of 36+ holes. Extra holes may be added as needed. I should have enough baskets to have the usual 4 temp holes. Cash payout for Pros, $100 added to the Pro cash pot.

Channahon is one of the premier disc golf courses in the Joliet area. This is the best kept course in the area (Great job as always Frank!) Come out and enjoy the beauty, and the challenge of Channahon.

Divisions schedule is as follows:

Saturday:

Jr. divisionsRecreationalAdvanced

Sunday:

NoviceIntermediatePro divisions

Registration will be open from 8am-9am both days. Players meeting at approx. 9:15am, and tee off at approx. 9:30am both days.

Pre-registration closes at 9pm on Friday, June 25th. Registration the day of the event is an additional $5.

Patrick,What I when I get into situations with multiple options is ask input from someone that's run the road. Scott Pitner may offer some advice. A local TD, someone from Oswego may offer some advice. I try to be fair, unfortunately it's impossible to keep everyone happy.I have no opinion for what you do. It's a team effort to run a tournament, I hope you have help.

Thanks for the advice Frank. I've spoken with Scott, and several others. I'm looking to hear opinions from some of the J-Town players to see what everyone likes to get in their player pack. Do they like funny money (ie: pick your own players pack), or a tournament stamped item, or perhaps something I haven't thought of yet?

Both as a TD and as a player, the pick your own is nice. From a TD perspective you don't need to guess how many people are going to play ahead of time. From a player perspective, I am picky about what I throw. If it's not a disc I throw, I look for something that I can give away to new players (or my wife or daughters).

Thanks again for the advice guys. I've posted on a few other forums, and it seems like the only repeated suggestion I get is the "pick your own" player pack. So, that's what I'm going to go with. Considering the low $25 entry fee, I'm going to go with a $10 player pack.

I'm thinking of ordering some t-shirts with the tournament stamp on them. Do any of you have an interest in a tournament shirt? Will these sell well? Tournament stamp can be seen here:

After you posted that, my wife informed me that I should have a backup in case she can't help (long story.) And, I had already been informed by my co-TD that he has decided to move to Colorado. Needless to say, I was starting to get a bit nervous about the whole thing.

But, we all know how great the sport of disc golf is, and how helpful people can be if you give them a chance. I spoke with Thor, and he has tentatively agreed to co-TD both events with me. That was a huge load of worry off my mind! Then, on Saturday, I received another offer to help with setup and registration in the morning. So, I am back to being all set with a team of experienced people around me.

I am planning to have a well run tournament that starts on time, and finishes up smoothly. Everything is coming together well.

I cracked open the checkbook a few days ago and ordered some custom hardwood disc golf trophies for both of my tournaments. They will be replicas of an actual golf disc complete with the tournament stamp, and text saying 1st place and the division.

I'm with Ben, very nice Patrick! When Gary Lewis did tournaments his trophies were on the wanted list. I'll do what I can to get the course ready There are a ton of things I need to get done. I intend to play the grandmaster division & will sign up next week.